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Surname 1 Student Name Professor Name Course Date Literary Analysis on Peter Pan by J.M Barrie The life of a child is well likened to magic. This assumption is characterized by how they conduct their life. A child is a stage in life that is most cherished and adored by every individual. This case comes by when looking at the family relations the child is accorded, the freedom of play they have, and the ability to explore. The ideology is well presented in the story Peter Pan by J.M. Barrie. The tale showcases children's life, the mixed feelings they get to have, and various interactions and relationships with their parents. The paper will focus on the most valued in a child, the least valued, and the character traits that are much adored in a child, together with those meant to be suppressed and generally the ideology of an ideal child and its antithesis by focusing on parent-child relationships. Children's tale Peter Pan is about a youngster who defies aging. It is a fantasy and adventurous novel. The story's main setting is Neverland, a fantastical place where Peter Pan lives alongside fairies, pirates, and Indians. By creating imaginary worlds with made-up characters, children can surpass reality. J.M. Barrie uses the character of Peter Pan to illustrate early literacy skills, adolescent uncertainty and social awkwardness, and the influence of mother- child relationships on the journey to maturity. The story indicates that Peter used to be a regular kid, but he escaped to Neverland so that he did not have to continue growing and pass away. Peter made it a routine to go to his mother's window and enjoy her stories while listening to them

Surname 2 secretly from place. However, once he came and found that the window was closed, he concluded that her mother had barred him from entering and thus began going to other windows. He goes on excursions with the Darling kids and protects the children from pirates. The concept of an ideal child is well presented in the novel. The most valued ideology is the carefree lifestyle and playfulness accorded to children. In the novel, peter pan reveals this lifestyle through his way of living. Peter leads a group of the "lost kids" in Neverland, and together they go through a series of adventures, some exciting and intriguing to experience. In contrast, others are so scary and can make one imagine that children could undertake such an episode. Peter has so many experiences that the narrator becomes overwhelmed and has flip a coin to determine which one to describe (Barrie 71). This comical adaptability and carefreeness allow mature audiences to recapture their youthful aspirations. The make-believe is the center of Peter's universe; to him, it is just as substantial as the actual universe. Peter stodges, and his tummy appears more circular when he pretends that meals are being consumed (Barrie 69). Adult audiences accustomed to Mr. Darling's habit of "calculating expenses" would find this freewheeling and spontaneous lifestyle particularly impressive (Barrie 6). Children get to fantasize about the idea that they can possess supernatural powers like those of Peter, including the ability to fly in the sky. The text also helps in coming up with the character development of a child. Through the character of Peter, children are warned against being selfish and arrogant. The case is seen in how Peter gets deadly nightmares despite his life being that full of happiness. The author presents him as a horrible friend because of his arrogant, pompous manner, and he also keeps forgetting everything. These traits depict him as a wrong influence on the children. The case differs with Wendy, who is a symbol of the well-mannered child. Wendy makes for the perfect

Surname 3 role model for young viewers. Although Peter does not go through character growth, Wendy carefully goes through them. Wendy initially succumbs to her inner motives and flees from Neverland. Wendy wriggles her body in anguish as she tries to stay on the nursery floor as Peter tempts her with stories of soaring up in the sky, fairies, and other entertaining stories (Barrie 31). Wendy is aware of her personality; she knows that staying at home is morally correct, yet her ego entices her to go out. Wendy keeps her siblings aware of their home by asking their parents' routine inquiries even after she flees to Neverland. However, the novel still portrays some of the least-valued issues in society. The concept that a child is an innocent being with an angelic lifestyle is very, much less adored in the text. The nature of Peter and the character does not portray that of a child despite being presented as one. Peter acts boisterously and carefree, embodying perpetual childhood. He defies social conventions regarding looks because he is "indifferent to appearances" (Barrie 26). Peter's egotistical short-term memory problems permit him to completely live for the moment that occurs today, having forgotten the past. At the same time, the Darlings worry about their reputation and how other people see them. Peter claims to have never sobbed before after Wendy agrees to help him reconnect his reflection, despite Wendy having just awoken to his sobbing moments earlier (Barrie 25). Peter's identity is the cause of his arrogant, smug confidence. Passion and immediate fulfillment prevail over him. This case completely shows the difference in the character between ideal and normal people who get to know and relate. The text also presents a case of poor family relationships between children and their parents. Peter's life is filled with hatred toward her mother as he assumes her mother does not like her anymore since she has closed the window. He lived a life of bitterness and resolved never to return to his place but rather stay in Neverland. The ideology is also well presented in

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Surname 4 the family of the Darlings. When Mrs. darling gives birth to Wendy, his husband, Mr. Darling, is not sure if they can afford to retain Wendy after she is delivered (Barrie 6). Mr. Darling does not seem to care about his family in any way. He acts in conformity with his superego and the standards of the community. This character, however, is not the case with Mrs. Darling, as she cherishes her child and vows to do anything to ensure that she makes her children happy. In conclusion, the tale "Peter Pan" is evident in presenting key issues in society apart from entertaining and making the children happy. The tale digs deeper into societal issues that surround an individual. The text focuses on the person of a child where it presents them as adventurous individuals. It also forbids some ill-mannered traits such as selfishness and arrogance. The text also examines the issue of parent-children’s relationships by examining how some parents may have bitter relationships with their children. The case also tries to teach the parents that they should try to be considerate with their children as despite some of them being small in body and height, they might be more intelligent and creative than their age. Therefore, they should try to listen to them and give them chances.

Surname 5 Work Cited Barrie, James Matthew. Peter Pan: Peter and Wendy. ReadHowYouWant. com, 2008 .

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